Football Practice Has Begun

Your son has just completed his fifth football practice.  At this point he should have all of his necessary school-issued equipment:  helmet, shoulder, hip, thigh, butt, and knee pads; a belt, a practice jersey, football pants, and a mouthpiece.  His game jersey will be issued on Friday, September 7 so that he can wear it to school on Monday, September 10 for the first game.  On regular school days, practices will generally end by 5:00.  The schedule to the right will be updated weekly in following newsletters.  Your son will know at least one day in advance of any earlier or later times for finishing practice.

Viking Gold Card Thanks

A BIG Thank You to all athletes and parents who helped make this athletic fundraiser such a success.  7-12 raised just over $3000 for our athletic department!

AM Conditioning

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I have been putting together workouts to help condition and develop strength, stability, and endurance of the core muscle groups.  These workouts are optional and do not directly affect playing time.  Last year we had 100% participation most days.  For those taking part in AM Conditioning, the conditioning at the conclusion of practice is eliminated.

Picture Day

School and athletic pictures will be held this Wednesday, August 29.  Your son has been given an envelope explaining of the packages they offer.  Purchase is OPTIONAL, but everyone will be in the team picture.  If he has lost the envelope, be sure to have him ask for a new one if you are interested in individual pictures.  As in the past, the Stanton Booster Club will be providing 2 buttons for each athlete.  If you would like any additional buttons, then you would indicate this on your picture ordering form.

The Future

Please ask your son for a newsletter each Friday prior to the next game.  For example, your son will be handed the second newsletter on Friday, September 7. I will also be posting these newsletters online each Friday in case your newsletter does not make it home J. 

Calendar of Events (subject to change)

Aug. 27-31             Mon-Tue       Practices end @ 3:30

Aug. 29                  Wed-Fri         Practices end @ 5:00

Sept 3                     Labor Day     NO PRACTICE

Sept 4-6                  Tue-Th           Practices end @ 5:00

Sept 7                     Fri                   Practice ends @ 4:00

Sept 10                  Mon.               Game 1 at Essex @ 4:00

Sept. 11-13             Tue-Th           Practices end @ 5:00

Sept 14                   Fri.                  Homecoming Practice TBA

Sept 17                  Mon                Game 2 vs Villisca @ 4:00

Sept 18-20              Tue-Th           Practices end @ 5:00

Sept 21                   Fri                   Practice ends @ 3:10

Sept 24-28              Mon-Fri         Practices end @ 5:00

Oct 1                      Mon.               Game 3 vs E. Mills @ 4:00

Oct. 2-4                  Tue-Th           Practices end @ 5:00

Oct. 5                      Fri                   Practice ends @ 4:00

Oct. 8                     Mon                Game 4 at South Page 4:00

Oct. 9-12                Tue-Fri           Practices end @ 5:00

Oct 15                    Mon                Game 5 at Lenox 4:00

Oct. 16                    Tue                 Clean equipment at home

Oct. 17                    Wed               Turn in equipment

Practice times subject to change.  Changes will be listed on upcoming newsletters as well as informing your son numerous times.

Publicity/Team Information

Depending on how much help I have on the sidelines, I will continue to have some or all of the following information available on the school’s website within 2 days after each game: scoring summaries, statistics, pictures, comments, and BIG Schstick! Award winners. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY RESERVATIONS ABOUT YOUR SON BEING PICTURED OR LISTED ON THE WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL ME   jeff_grebin@hotmail.com

Lastly, like last year, the scores will be reported to both the Villisca Review and the Red Oak Express.